Dave Umahi, governor of Ebonyi, says he has informed President Muhammadu Buhari of his intention to contest the presidency in the 2023 general election.
The governor disclosed this to state house correspondents on Tuesday after a meeting with Buhari.
Umahi’s announcement comes about 24 hours after Bola Tinubu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said he had informed Buhari of his intention to contest the presidency in 2023.
According to Umahi, the president told him to consult widely.
The governor said he was not perturbed by Tinubu’s entry into the presidential race.
The Ebonyi governor added that he stands a chance if the APC throws the ticket open.
Umahi also said if he gets the opportunity, he will replicate his efforts in Ebonyi state at the national level, especially in terms of building infrastructure.
The governor, who said he supports political solution to the security challenges in the south-east, added that economic activities in the region have been significantly affected.
Source: Top Stories